Customs
Customs
While our services are very liturgically traditional, praying out of the Koren Sacks siddur, you will quickly notice that we are a fully egalitarian community with no mechitza or divider between women and men. We do ask that all men wear a kippah or head covering within the building. While we are an egalitarian community, we recognize the different practices of women in our congregation regarding head covering. However, we ask – not require – that everyone called to the Bimah or reader’s table for an honor or to participate as the shaliach tzibur or for any other honor wear a tallit (prayer shawl). If you do not have a tallit, please ask one of the gabbaim to help you locate one.
The congregation rises when the aron kodesh (Ark) is open, when the Torah is lifted or carried, and for the recitation of certain prayers. Page numbers are kept on a flip chart to the left of the aron kodesh. Occasionally these also get announced at times before certain prayers or during the reading of the Torah. If you get lost, though, feel free to ask for help.
We ask that you keep conversation to a minimum. This is especially important during Kaddish or mourner’s prayers and Kedusha during the recitation of the Amidah.
Policies and Practices
As a growing community, we pray together, learn together and evolve together. Part of this evolution is codified by our commitment to communal standards and practices. As these practices are formulated and agreed upon by our leadership, they will be posted here for reference.
Wed, February 8 2023
17 Shevat 5783
Upcoming Schedule
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 5:06pm |
: 5:10pm |
Shabbat Day
Shacharit : 9:00am |
Children's Programming : 10:00am |
Mincha/Maariv : 5:10pm |
Shorashim Movie Night : 6:00pm |
Havdalah : 6:08pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Feb 11 Shorashim Movie Night Shabbat, Feb 11 6:00pm |
Feb 17 Community Shabbat Dinner Friday, Feb 17 6:30pm |
Feb 18 Late Minyan Shabbat, Feb 18 9:45am |
Feb 18 Reproductive Rights Shabbat Kiddush Schmooze Shabbat, Feb 18 12:00pm |
Feb 18 HT Community Meal Motzei Shabbat, Feb 18 7:00pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Yitro
Shabbat, Feb 11 |
Shabbat Mevarchim & Parshat Shekalim
Shabbat, Feb 18 |
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